# Embryo base editing milestone & AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine - News (Jun 6, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-06-06T13:25:47+00:00
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